Smt. Suraj Devi Sharma W/O Late Shri Kishanlal Sharma v. Mahendra Singh Alias M.S. Pal S/O Shri Harsharan Lal @ H.C. Pal Baghel
Case brief
What is this about?
This High Court allowed an appeal to enhance compensation for death from a motor accident. The court affirmed the death of the deceased's parents and wife but awarded compensation to the mother and wife for death due to dependency and sorrow, while denying the same to the minor son.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation awarded from Rs. 4,75,648 to Rs. 8,20,168, including consolation money to mother and wife, and maintenance to the minor.